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Oil on canvas “The Alley of the Cypresses”, René Genis, Landscape painting, 20th century – France
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Oil on canvas “The Alley of Cypresses,” René Genis, Landscape painting, 20th century – France This work by René Genis, a French painter known for his serene and poetic style, depicts a sown field from an unusual perspective, interrupted by a foreground of cypress trees. Through a skillful arrangement of elements, the artist creates depth, suggesting proximity through an incomplete cypress trunk limited by the frame, while other, increasingly complete trees appear in the background, providing a sense of distance. This technique evokes the influence of Japanese prints. The different cultivated planes, with land planted with different plant species at different heights, contribute to a balanced composition that encompasses the entire field. The blue sky, typically spring-like, blurs the horizon line, adding lightness and serenity to the whole. This work, like many of Genis's works, blends meticulous detail with formal harmony, offering a calm and contemplative atmosphere. René Genis, a prominent member of the Parisian Neofigurative School, worked with a semi-transparent color palette, allowing for better capture of light. His style, influenced by poetic realism, is characterized by the creation of landscapes that not only represent nature, but elevate it into a unique visual experience, in which the real and the poetic intertwine in a sublime way. His work has been recognized in major museums, including the Musée d'art moderne de la Ville de Paris and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon. With a career spanning several decades and multiple exhibitions, Genis left a lasting mark on contemporary art, standing out for his ability to capture the beauty of the everyday with a profoundly serene gaze. The Swiss painter Andry Denzler acknowledges having been influenced by him. This piece, representative of his style, is an invitation to immerse yourself in the stillness of the countryside and the natural elegance that characterizes him. René Genis (1922 – 2004) René Genis was a French painter with a serene and poetic language. He was born on July 26, 1922, in Hué, Annam, French Indonesia (Vietnam). Genis returned with his family to Gironde, France, in 1931. From 1940, he studied for five years at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, which earned him a four-year scholarship to the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs in Paris with Albert Marquet and Marcel Gromaire. He exhibited at the Salon de la Jeune Peinture and participated in group shows throughout France. He had his first solo exhibition at the Galerie Charpentier in Paris in 1956. A painter, printmaker, and illustrator, Genis taught at the College de Pontoise. From that moment on, Genis exhibited his paintings at the Salon de la Jeune Peinture, receiving the prize in 1960. For forty years, he exhibited regularly at the Salon Comparaisons in the group of Maurice Boitel. His first solo exhibition took place at the Charpentier Gallery in Paris in 1956. He was also a member of the Society of French Painters-Engravers. Known for his translucent use of color in the depiction of landscapes and still lifes, Genis's work undulates between developed forms and areas of flat color. His compositions create a distinctive harmony between the depicted scene and the formal qualities of the painting, highlighting its material properties while including carefully observed details of the real world. Genis is famous for his elegant still life paintings. Whether the subject is an oriental landscape or the French countryside, he always maintains a very poetic and serene atmosphere. Along with artists such as Guy Bardone, André Brasilier, Bernard Cathelin, and Paul Guiramand, Genis is also one of the most important members of the Parisian Neo-figurative School. His work is currently in the Musée d'art moderne de la Ville de Paris, the National Library of Paris, the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, the Yamagata Art Museum, etc. René Genis was influenced by the Poetic Realists group, including Christian Caillard, Jules Cavaillès, Raymond Legueult, Roger Limouse, Roland Oudot, André Planson, etc. The Swiss painter Andry acknowledges having been influenced by him. René Genis died in Paris on February 25, 2004. Technique on support: Oil on canvas Title of the work: “The Alley of the Cypresses” Artist: René Genis Signed in the lower right corner. Signed on the back. Signed and titled on the frame Genre: Landscape painting Period: Second half of the 20th century Country of origin: France Good condition according to its age and use Total dimensions: 29 x 58 cm. Dimensions without frame: 44 x 74 cm. The shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to the dimensions, weight and destination. We will contact you to manage it and agree on the budget. The shipping costs include custom-made professional packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and warranty. The frame that protects the work is offered as a gift, but has value in itself. It is provided at no additional cost so that when your artwork arrives at your home or destination place it can be immediately displayed. Any damage to the frame itself, which does not affect the integrity of the artwork, cannot be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request a cancellation. The buyer will be responsible for paying import duties and associated taxes in the country of destination, if applicable. Please note the seller's disclaimer of liability for any customs charges, as these are levied in the destination country and the amount payable is determined by that country's customs office. If an export permit is required, the costs are the buyer's responsibility. 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ConditionGoodColorsMint, Turquoise, Green, BlueMaterialCanvasNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeMediumHeight29 cmWidth58 cm
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